2449 Pine CtVan MeterIA50261
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity Builder2449 Pine Ct, Van Meter, IA, 50261 in Van Meter earns a respectable 7.95% gross yield at $315,000, but after the $1,416/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $41/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.47) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $87,029 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $122,542.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $41 | $500 |
City averages based on Van Meter market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,087 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,920 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.09x |
Ziffy Mortgage: Your DSCR most likely meets our 1.0+ requirement, so you'll most probably qualify for our standard DSCR investment loan program. To pre-qualify, book time with your loan officer →
Estimates assume 6.0% rate / 30-yr fixed, 30% down, 1% tax, 0.5% insurance. Not a commitment to lend.
Single Family
Built in 2008
0.67 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50261, Van Meter, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,207 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 982 (81.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 119 ( 9.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 106 ( 8.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $523,148 |
| Average Home Value | $553,473 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,026
Single Family
1,014
Multi-Family
12
Businesses
39
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Ziffy AI Summary
A quick, investor-focused snapshot highlighting income strength, yield potential.
| Key metrics | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $399,900 |
| Est. Rent | $3,200/mo |
| ROI | 18% |
- Attractive rent-to-price ratio for income stability
- Good fit for DSCR financing with healthy coverage
Single Family
Built in 2008
0.67 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50261, Van Meter, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,207 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 982 (81.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 119 ( 9.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 106 ( 8.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $523,148 |
| Average Home Value | $553,473 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,026
Single Family
1,014
Multi-Family
12
Businesses
39
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices